Virtual reality goggles ease pain for kids with cancer
NCT ID NCT05592132
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful medical procedures (like needle sticks or bone marrow tests) can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 children aged 6 to 18 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus the VR helmet, the other gets standard care alone. Their pain levels will be compared using a simple 0-to-10 scale.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 74 people
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- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * patient who tolerates the virtual reality headset * patient followed in pediatric oncology * patient with a diagnosis of benign tumor or cancer * patient who needs to have painful medical procedure during their treatment * patient whose parents have signed the informed consent * patient affiliated with social security or equivalent Exclusion Criteria: * patient with visual or hearing impairement * patient with epilepsy or other neurological disease * patient with psychiatric disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de La Réunion
RECRUITINGSaint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
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